File photo of migratory birds CollectedClimate change has caused imbalance in nature forcing extinction of many speciesWith the beginning of the winter season, rural people are witnessing the pleasing arrival of migratory birds from the Himalayan and Siberian regions in water bodies and riverine char areas of the northern region. Talking to BSS, environmental experts, officials and local people said the number of arriving migratory birds from the colder northern hemisphere is comparatively higher this time. Senior Coordinator (Agriculture and Environment) of RDRS Bangladesh Mamunur Rashid said the number of migratory birds declined in recent decades following adverse impacts of climate change. “However, migratory birds began arriving in comparatively higher numbers this year in water bodies of the northern region as the average temperature started falling in those regions from early November,” Environmentalist Rashid added. Talking to BSS, Chairman of Chilmari upazila in Kurigram Shawkat Ali Sarker, Bir Bikram, suggested taking stringent measures to stop poaching, catching, and selling of migratory birds to ensure their safe arrival, travel, and stay in the northern region.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 22, 2020 09:33 UTC